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How far is La Paz from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and La Paz (El Alto International Airport) is 3674 miles / 5912 kilometers / 3192 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – El Alto International Airport

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Distance from Houston to La Paz

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to La Paz. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3673.707 miles
  • 5912.259 kilometers
  • 3192.364 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3686.318 miles
  • 5932.553 kilometers
  • 3203.322 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Houston to La Paz?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to El Alto International Airport is 7 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and El Alto International Airport (LPB)

On average, flying from Houston to La Paz generates about 416 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 416 kilograms equals 917 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to La Paz

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and El Alto International Airport (LPB).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W
Destination El Alto International Airport
City: La Paz
Country: Bolivia Flag of Bolivia
IATA Code: LPB
ICAO Code: SLLP
Coordinates: 16°30′47″S, 68°11′32″W